The study of medicine has evolved over thousands of years from something of an enigma governed by religious spheres to the highly specialized science of preventing, treating, and curing diseases of the human body. While my interest in becoming a physician did begin with a love of natural sciences, it has, like the study of medicine, evolved into something much larger than topics covered in my general biology courses. I want to work with people on managing their conditions, learn from doctors before me as well as patients, and be a positive influence despite often-negative diagnoses. Individuals all have different reasons for wanting to attend medical school, but I believe that we are either called to practice medicine or we are not. I am drawn
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My part in the research involves both a clinical and a lab component in a Vitamin E study being conducted on Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies. I educate parents about the study, consent those that are interested, process blood samples, and monitor patients ' conditions. While processing blood and storing maternal breast milk to examine the different tocopherol (Vitamin E) levels has been educational and interesting, interacting with the neonates as well as their mothers and families has been my favorite part of the study thus far. Parents of eligible neonates have been so open to hearing about the research and how it could help future NICU babies with chronic lung disorders and other conditions that tocopherols have an effect …show more content…
However, the most important aspects of patient wellness, including successful interpersonal relationships between patients and healthcare providers, will remain the same. From watching my father incorporate positive bedside manner during his surgeries, to helping a chronically disabled woman experience happy days, to closely working with a sensitive population such as NICU babies, I have found that while all patient-provider relationships have been different, all have been equally important in patient
My part in the research involves both a clinical and a lab component in a Vitamin E study being conducted on Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies. I educate parents about the study, consent those that are interested, process blood samples, and monitor patients ' conditions. While processing blood and storing maternal breast milk to examine the different tocopherol (Vitamin E) levels has been educational and interesting, interacting with the neonates as well as their mothers and families has been my favorite part of the study thus far. Parents of eligible neonates have been so open to hearing about the research and how it could help future NICU babies with chronic lung disorders and other conditions that tocopherols have an effect …show more content…
However, the most important aspects of patient wellness, including successful interpersonal relationships between patients and healthcare providers, will remain the same. From watching my father incorporate positive bedside manner during his surgeries, to helping a chronically disabled woman experience happy days, to closely working with a sensitive population such as NICU babies, I have found that while all patient-provider relationships have been different, all have been equally important in patient